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XY Files Podcast

XY Files Podcast

Evidence-based men's health from Veedma, hosted by urologist Vladimir Kotlov, MD. We cover testosterone, sexual health, and longevity, grounded in clinical guidelines, not bro-science. Most low testosterone is reversible, so the focus is finding the cause and restoring your own testosterone before resorting to TRT.

Episodes

Episode 7: What are the main low testosterone symptoms?

· 18:59

The most specific low testosterone symptoms are reduced libido, erectile dysfunction, and loss of morning erections.

Episode 6: Medications that lower testosterone in men

· 19:28

This episode explains how medications and lifestyle factors can suppress testosterone and cause hypogonadism.

Episode 5: HPG axis explained: How testosterone is produced

· 19:29

This episode explains the HPG axis and how LH and FSH control testosterone production and treatment decisions.

Episode 4: Primary hypogonadism vs secondary hypogonadism

· 18:13

Primary and secondary hypogonadism are distinguished by LH and FSH patterns, guiding treatment and fertility decisions.

Episode 3: Low testosterone prevalence: Is it rising in young men?

· 19:26

This episode explores why low testosterone appears to be rising in young men and whether the trend is real.